Terminally Yellow 2,448 Posted May 25, 2021 Congratulations to him - a wonderful way to end what has been a very successful season for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,759 Posted May 25, 2021 Worth any extra money to us? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,448 Posted May 25, 2021 Just now, Ken Hairy said: Worth any extra money to us? Only if he starts a competitive fixture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,759 Posted May 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Terminally Yellow said: Only if he starts a competitive fixture. Yeah, I did suspect it'd be a competitive appearance as opposed to a friendly. Fair play to him though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,578 Posted May 25, 2021 Yeah but will he be used as a defensive midfielder?? In all seriousness though, congrats to the lad, excellent player. Well played whoever in the scouting team spotted him at York! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,675 Posted May 25, 2021 23 minutes ago, Terminally Yellow said: Congratulations to him - a wonderful way to end what has been a very successful season for him. Imagine not letting me make this thread smh 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,287 Posted May 25, 2021 And what a great advert for City as they search the market for more young talent to develop. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,675 Posted May 25, 2021 Just now, horsefly said: And what a great advert for City as they search the market for more young talent to develop. Indeed. Remember the times when it was 'who would want to join little old Norwich in the middle of nowhere?' and now here we are producing big talents good enough to get big money moves and play for England, as well as getting many other international callups of our very own 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HertsCanary93 222 Posted May 25, 2021 (edited) I suspect he will get dropped for the final 26, barring any set backs to the recovery of Maguire and/or any other new injuries. That said, it's great to see him on the senior squad radar and sets him up well for a stab at the remaining WC qualifiers and maybe the 2022 tournament itself. Edited May 25, 2021 by HertsCanary93 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrathofthefarkely 54 Posted May 25, 2021 England short of defensive midfielders then....? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow and Green 334 Posted May 25, 2021 47 minutes ago, king canary said: Yeah but will he be used as a defensive midfielder?? In all seriousness though, congrats to the lad, excellent player. Well played whoever in the scouting team spotted him at York! Funnily enough, I can see it happening if Philips doesn't make the squad! Can you imagine... I think this message board would brake down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,675 Posted May 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, Wrathofthefarkely said: England short of defensive midfielders then....? Thankfuly so. No doubt Southgate will no doubt do everything he can to play five at the back mind.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted May 25, 2021 Really pleased for him, always nice to see a Norwich player progress on to better things 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imported Canary 3 Posted May 25, 2021 No Maddison though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jsim1986 149 Posted May 25, 2021 44 minutes ago, Yellow and Green said: Funnily enough, I can see it happening if Philips doesn't make the squad! Can you imagine... I think this message board would brake down. Southgate said in terms of defenders, the two young ones in White and Godfrey can play in several positions and are flexible........ Even said one could play defensive midfielder 😱 however he clarified he was referring to Ben White lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaunieboy77 73 Posted May 25, 2021 Its great for him to be involved. He just needs to convince Southgate that he is a far better choice than Mings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,448 Posted May 25, 2021 Anyone got any guesses as to who the 26 will be, injuries permitted? Think that's mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane 500 Posted May 25, 2021 Well done our Ben 😃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,722 Posted May 25, 2021 Very pleased for the young man. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 902 Posted May 25, 2021 (edited) He's a fabulous player who is only going to get better. Well done Ben, you've had a great season and earned this. Â Why is Henderson in there? He's hardly put in an appearance all season Edited May 25, 2021 by First Wazzock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,436 Posted May 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Imported Canary said: No Maddison though. But Jack Grealish. Shame for maddison though if he had not had the injury maybe he'd have made it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted May 25, 2021 43 minutes ago, KiwiScot said: But Jack Grealish. Shame for maddison though if he had not had the injury maybe he'd have made it. Never looked likely with some of the attacking players England have and Southgate has included other players with injury problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,618 Posted May 25, 2021 bUt hE aInT a dEfenDur, fArk3 is clu3l3ss!!!!!11!!!!11!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted May 25, 2021 Would be great to see Godfrey in but I fear he may be one of the 7 who drop out. Though I'd personally much rather he gets in than Tyrone Mings. However if he doesn't make it for this tournament then its only a matter of time. Many Everton fans touting him as their player of the season on Twitter, he is loved over there already. Won't be long before he is captain of Everton and a regular England international IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted May 25, 2021 Also if there's any truth about him absolutely snapping into the tackles against his teammates in training (per the Athletic), then I reckon there's a good chance he could injure all of the competition get promoted to the 26 by default. 😄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted May 25, 2021 I’ll stick my neck out and say I think Ben has a great chance of making the final cut. My reason for this is Southgate was quizzed on why he’d called up 5 RB’s and he responded that they offer versatility in numerous positions. Ben has received fantastic reviews this season based on the fact he’s played exceptionally well in every back line position this season. He’s certainly more versatile than some in there, and that clearly appeals to Southgate. He has every chance IMO. Well done Ben! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,195 Posted May 26, 2021 Southgate isn't keen on the 26 man squad allowance so I'm not expecting many unproven newbies. Unfortunately I don't think Ben will be named unless there are injuries between now and the tournament start. That said Ben has had a great season and has done everything asked of him. Everton was a good move him, not a hugely strong squad but a world class coach. Emi could do worse! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HazzaJet 252 Posted May 26, 2021 Considering he’s yet to make a senior appearance for his country, I’d be shocked if he was included in the final squad. If he was, I think for him to start a game this summer England would have to be through to the knockout stages, and there would have to be defensive injuries. I think the World Cup or next Euros tournament sounds a bit more likely. I’m not surprised Maddison wasn’t included. I do believe one of the reasons might be for his breach of Covid regulations - Southgate wasn’t impressed by it, and Rodgers left him out of a match day squad for doing so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basel_NCFC 7 Posted May 27, 2021 On 25/05/2021 at 13:43, Terminally Yellow said: Only if he starts a competitive fixture. Cannot be long? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basel_NCFC 7 Posted May 27, 2021 8 hours ago, HazzaJet said: Considering he’s yet to make a senior appearance for his country, I’d be shocked if he was included in the final squad. If he was, I think for him to start a game this summer England would have to be through to the knockout stages, and there would have to be defensive injuries. I think the World Cup or next Euros tournament sounds a bit more likely. I’m not surprised Maddison wasn’t included. I do believe one of the reasons might be for his breach of Covid regulations - Southgate wasn’t impressed by it, and Rodgers left him out of a match day squad for doing so Not sure his breach of Covid regs has anything to do with it, look at Greenwood and Foden they both broke the rules during England's trip to Iceland, but are now in the England squad? Sadly it looks like Maddision is going to have to go up one or two levels to get in ahead of the likes of Mount etc. I don't think he has scored enough.. I do also wonder if longterm, he might need to move to one of the more favoured Prem Teams playing regular Champs league? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites